Ordination Patrick Lonkoy Bolengu
Venue: Sts Peter and Paul Parish, Basankusu, DR Congo Ordaining Minister: Bishop Joseph Mokobe Ndjoku, Bishop of Basankusu. Appointment: Archdiocese of Kinshasa, DR Congo
6th April 2020
Africa
Ordination Patrick Bongmoyong Ndzedzeni
Venue: Immaculate Conception Parish, Tobin, Diocese of Kumbo, Cameroon Ordaining Mininster: Bishop George Nkuo, Bishop of Kumbo Appointment: Parish of Nanga, Archdiocese of Kisumu, Kenya
The Current Corona Crisis: A Gateway into a Deeper Experience of Jesus’ Passion?
Every time is a time of grace. Even during the current corona crisis, God has not turned off his grace tap. What special grace would He give us during Holy Week this year? The Holy Week celebrations are all delights. We love these refined liturgies. They forge Christian community. Over the centuries, they have been polished and enriched with symbols, songs and gestures. They can … Read more
A Guide to Isolation and Social Distancing from Those who Know
These online resources are offered to help people live through the coronavirus pandemic. Their special quality is that they don’t come from theories; they all come from those with experience of social distancing or isolation, people who have lived this reality either intentionally like monks and nuns or against their will like hostages or the housebound. This is a new and difficult journey for most … Read more
Spiritual Communion: ‘The Fountain of Living Water’ – A Poem by St John of the Cross
There are, of course, a great number of stories which could be recalled in this context. But the story which, for me, most stands out is the story of the imprisonment of the Carmelite poet and mystic St John of the Cross. Captured and taken from his priory, John was forced to live in appalling conditions, beaten regularly, and almost starved to death. He appealed … Read more
Denis McBride: Palm Sunday Reflections
Drawing on his extensive scriptural knowledge, and profound love of art, Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. offers us a reflection for Palm Sunday.
From South Sudan
Prayerful greetings to all our beloved Parishioners of Holy Rosary. Tomorrow, Sunday, the Church celebrates PALM Sunday. Due to COVID19 we’re unable to hold Masses as usual in our Chapels/Centers but the BLESSED PALMS will be at your different Chapels/Centers from 8AM till 6PM. As a sign of welcoming Christ in our Lives/Homes/Communities – We KEEP Blessed Palms in our homes. Thus, at your convenience … Read more
April 4th: St Benedict the African
Laybrother. Born in Sicily in 1526, of African slave parents, St Benedict was freed by his owner at a young age. When he was 21 some Franciscan hermits saw him being publicly insulted because of his colour. They were impressed by the dignified and patient way he endured being taunted, and invited to join their group. In time he became their leader. When the group … Read more
Corona: Entering into our Own Passion
One of the cruellest aspects of the Coronavirus pandemic seems to be that, at a time when the consolation of human contact is needed by so many more than ever, it is the very thing that we are asked to forego. What form can love take when deprived of its touch, its immediacy, its flesh and bones? How do I still respond compassionately and humanely … Read more
